ISO Auditing and Gap Analysis
GAP ANALYSIS
Gap Analysis Audit
At WWISE our ISO auditing services are designed to increase business efficiency by assessing risk and evaluating control systems and procedures. Drawing on our experience and specialised understanding, we are able to gain an all-inclusive and unique insight into industry best practices, as well as benchmarks according to ISO Standards. WWISE ensures that your organisation will stay abreast of legislative changes while maximising your business potential. We add value and a desired level of assurance so that your organisation can grow.
Once the terms of the proposal are agreed upon, WWISE will begin the implementation process. The process commences with a Project Planning day, where the scope of work is determined, and awareness training is conducted for staff at all levels. Workshops are held to collect information and understand your specific needs and expectations.
Gap Analysis Process
Our First Party Audits, often called Internal Audits, are conducted by WWISE experts. The purpose of an Internal Audit is to confirm the effectiveness of the Management System, as well as to evaluate compliance to the organisationʼs policies and procedures.
How can WWISE assist?
WWISE has a pool of professional experts who conduct Internal Audits based on the requirements of the requested ISO Standard. Upon completion of the Audit, we provide a full report on the gaps or non-conformances identified. WWISE also assists in identifying corrective actions to close out the gaps or non-conformances.
A Second Party Audit verifies that your suppliers are capable of meeting the needs and requirements of your organisation. A Supplier Audit is an external Audit performed on a supplier by a customer or by a contracted organisation on behalf of a customer. As Second Party Audits guide contractual direction from clients to suppliers, these Audits are ruled by contract law.
WWISE performs Supplier Audits on behalf of organisations that require an independent and objective opinion towards their supplier’s conformance to ISO Standards. This also includes compliance with legal and other requirements, and we provide a comprehensive report on the findings raised during the Audit.
WWISE DOES NOT CONDUCT CERTIFICATION AUDITS
Certification Audits are conducted by Certification Bodies, and function as an external validation that your organisation’s Management System meets the requirements of the Standard. While we do not conduct Certification Audits, WWISE has assisted the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), TUV Nord, and Bureau Veritas on various ISO Standards globally with their Third Party Certification Audits.
WWISE Consultants are sub-contracted by the SABS Certification Body to assist in evaluating the compliance and conformance to respective legislations and ISO Management System requirements. Due to conflict of interest, WWISE does not audit any organisation that we have assisted in implementation. Furthermore, we do not disclose any confidential or propriety information of clients audited on behalf of the Certification Bodies. WWISE is contracted independently by Certification Bodies barring the fact that the client has not been consulted upon by WWISE for two years or longer.
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Gap Analysis Audit
A Gap Analysis Audit assesses your organisation’s current level of conformance to the chosen ISO Standard against its potential performance. It is a cost-effective alternative to a full certification audit, providing clarity on your current standing and the improvements required.
A Gap Analysis (First Party) Audit is the most effective method to determine your organisation’s compliance with ISO Standards and relevant legal or regulatory requirements in the GCC region, including the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Guided by WWISE Consultants, this process identifies performance “gaps” and their root causes. Our experts then provide tailored recommendations and business solutions to close these gaps and strengthen your management system.
Audit Coverage and Duration
One audit day can typically cover up to four processes or eight employees, including review of the ISO management system.
If your organisation has more than four processes, additional audit days or auditors may be required. This depends on organisational size, process complexity, legal obligations, and the specific ISO Standards to be audited.
Information Required for Quotation
To provide an accurate Gap Analysis Audit proposal, WWISE requires:
Scope of the organisation, including the ISO Standard(s) to be audited.
Applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
Number of departments.
Number of processes within each department (e.g., HR – Recruitment, Leave, Industrial Relations).
Number of employees per process and department.
Audit Deliverables
A formal Gap Analysis Audit Report.
A project implementation proposal with practical solutions to remediate identified gaps.
Booking and Payment Terms
A formal quotation will be issued once the required information has been provided.
To confirm the audit, a 50% deposit is required in advance, with the remaining balance payable upon completion.